Bilingual Fiber Splicing Foreman-English/Spanish

AIS Division 27 – Telecommunications is seeking an experienced Bilingual Fiber Splicing Foreman to lead fiber optic splicing crews on large-scale data center and telecommunications infrastructure projects across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise fiber splicing crews on large-scale data center projects.
• Perform and oversee fiber splicing and high-count fiber applications, ensuring proper preparation, organization, splicing, routing, and protection of fiber.
• Perform fusion splicing and ensure splice quality meets project specifications.
• Read and interpret fiber optic splice diagrams, schematics, and project documentation.
• Identify and troubleshoot fiber, splice, and connectivity issues.
• Ensure proper labeling, routing, slack management, and enclosure organization.
• Conduct splice inspections and verify completed work before turnover.
• Assist with OTDR testing, power meter testing, and fiber characterization as required.
• Maintain accurate splice documentation and test results.
• Demonstrate strong expertise with ribbon fiber systems, including:
  • High-count ribbon fiber
  • Mass fusion splicing
  • Ribbon splice trays
  • Fiber splice closures
  • Fiber distribution frames
  • Fiber panels and enclosures
  • High-density fiber environments
  • Fiber preparation and stripping
  • Splice organization and management
  • Fiber testing and troubleshooting (OTDR, optical loss testing)
• Supervise fiber splicing technicians and supporting field personnel, assigning daily work and production targets.
• Monitor crew productivity, workmanship, and provide training and mentorship on proper splicing procedures.
• Verify technicians are properly equipped and prepared for daily work.
• Monitor manpower requirements and communicate staffing needs to project leadership.
• Address performance, production, and technical issues in the field.
• Coordinate daily activities with the Project Manager, Superintendent, General Foreman, and customer representatives.
• Review project schedules and ensure crew activities align with project milestones.
• Communicate daily production and project status.
• Identify material, equipment, or manpower issues before they impact the schedule.
• Assist with planning upcoming splicing activities and coordinate work with other trades.
• Support punch-list, testing, documentation, and project closeout activities.
• Ensure all splicing work meets project specifications and industry standards.
• Inspect completed splices and fiber enclosures, verifying splice loss and test results.
• Ensure proper fiber routing and bend-radius requirements are maintained.
• Identify and correct defective or non-compliant work.
• Maintain accurate splice records and documentation.
• Assist with customer inspections and quality audits.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture within the fiber splicing crew.
• Conduct or participate in daily safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Ensure technicians follow OSHA requirements and project-specific safety procedures.
• Identify and correct unsafe working conditions.
• Ensure proper PPE and jobsite practices are followed, maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Communicate effectively in both English and Spanish, including:
  • Providing work instructions to Spanish-speaking technicians.
  • Translating technical and project requirements when necessary.
  • Communicating safety expectations clearly to the entire crew.
  • Facilitating communication between field personnel, project management, and customers.
  • Ensuring all employees understand production and quality expectations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of fiber optic splicing experience.
• Significant hands-on experience with ribbon fiber and mass fusion splicing.
• Previous experience as a Fiber Splicing Foreman, Lead Splicer, Splicing Supervisor, or similar leadership role.
• Experience supervising and directing fiber splicing crews.
• Strong understanding of fiber optic construction and splicing practices.
• Experience with OTDR and optical loss testing.
• Ability to read splice diagrams, fiber schematics, and construction drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States.

Preferred Experience

• Hyperscale data centers
• Enterprise data centers
• Large-scale telecommunications projects
• High-count fiber deployments
• Ribbon fiber networks
• Fiber backbone installations
• Long-haul fiber
• OSP fiber
• ISP fiber
• Mission-critical facilities
• High-density fiber environments

Pay

Competitive hourly rate based on experience, with travel-related compensation and benefits. Compensation will be determined by ribbon splicing experience, leadership experience, data center experience, technical capabilities, and willingness to travel.

Schedule

• Full-time position with extensive travel throughout the United States.
• Willingness to work extended project assignments in different states and environments.
• Available to work overtime and varying shifts as required by project schedules.
• Able to travel with limited notice based on project requirements.